hospitals wings . The design tried to maximise the use of glazing to provide this connection between internal and external spaces without compromising thermal comfort requirements .
The wayfinding incorporates a number of artworks completed by children at project workshops . Rather than being text-based , much of the wayfinding uses colour and symbols to ease navigation for children and the different nationalities that will use the hospital .
Sustainability Whilst budget impacts did not allow for implementation of internationally recognised ‘ greening ’ elements to be incorporated into the building , the Hospital does however comply with the South African National Building Regulations Part XA : Energy usage in buildings ( SAN S10400-XA requirements ). Low energy lighting , heat pumps and sunshading have been utilised to reduce energy consumption and heat gain . Passive design also helps minimise operating costs . Features include openable windows , enclosed courtyards , and sunscreen louvres . Both lighting and air conditioning inwards & outpatient departments can be controlled in each space .
Therapeutic Landscape Design The landscape design of the hospital is very much integral to the overall design philosophy and is firmly based on the concept and principles of therapeutic landscape design . A landscape with therapeutic value is purposely designed in a way that encourages patients and their visitors to interact with nature , in order to aid the process of healing .
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